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Getting SkyBB - no active BT line - best way?

Hi guys,

I've just moved in to a new house and looking to get BB connected. Unfortunately (or not) Virgin is not available and I've used Sky BB at a friends in the past and it did the trick.

New house has previously had a BT line but is currently not active.

Sky CSR recommended that I call BT up as they have a free install promotion going, only thing is I have to sign up for a 12 month contract.

Is this the only way?
Does every SkyBB subscriber pay BT monthly on a seperate bill as well as the Sky chargers, not one bill?

Cheers

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  • DatabaseError
    DatabaseError Posts: 4,161 Forumite
    sky also have a 12 month contract!...you're gonna sign that one....
    Utinam logica falsa tuam philosophiam totam suffodiant.
  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,448 Forumite
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    heloid wrote: »
    Sky CSR recommended that I call BT up as they have a free install promotion going, only thing is I have to sign up for a 12 month contract.

    Actually you would be committing to an 18 month contract - details here.

    :eek:

    Could you get a BT line any cheaper though?
    :doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:
  • heloid
    heloid Posts: 472 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    sky also have a 12 month contract!...you're gonna sign that one....

    True, so I take it everyone pays BT £12.50 whatever for a line then pays Sky £5 - £15 the subscription?
    If that's the case I may as well take advantage of the free install :|
  • seadee
    seadee Posts: 400 Forumite
    If you have an o2 phone or SIM you can get discounted broadband from them.
    Just in case your heart is not set on Sky
  • andyd55
    andyd55 Posts: 72 Forumite
    You can get your phone line through sky as well so everything is together!?
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